Patent Citation Generator
Cite Patents Instantly, Accurately, and Effortlessly
Generate APA, MLA, or Chicago patent citations automatically
Import data from Google Patents or by patent number
Copy or export formatted references in one click
How to Use the Patent Citation Generator
Step 1 – Enter Patent Details
Paste the patent number, inventor name, or Google Patents URL.
Step 2 – Choose Citation Style
Select from APA, MLA, Chicago, or custom patent formats.
Step 3 – Copy or Export
Instantly copy the citation or export it to your research paper or report.
Why Choose Koke AI Patent Citation Generator
Accurate Multi-Format Support
Supports over 10 major citation styles, including APA 7th, MLA 9th, and Chicago 17th.
Automatically adapts formatting for patents from USPTO, EPO, or WIPO databases.
Perfect for academic, legal, or research documents.
Smart Patent Data Retrieval
Integrates with Google Patents and World Patent Information, retrieving details like inventor, issue date, and patent office automatically.
Reduces manual input errors by up to 90%.
Works with both national and international patents.
Fast, Free, and Easy to Use
Generate citations in seconds—no sign-up required.
Lightweight interface optimized for students, researchers, and engineers.
Compatible with all browsers and devices.
Frequently asked questions
The most important piece of information is the patent number. You will also typically need the inventor(s) name, the issue date, and the official office that issued it (e.g., the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office). Our tool can find most of this for you automatically.
It's simple. Find your patent on Google Patents, copy the patent number, and paste it into our generator's search bar. The tool will then automatically fetch the data and format the citation for you.
The standard APA 7 format is: Inventor(s). (Year of Issue). Title of patent (U.S. Patent No. X,XXX,XXX). U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Our patent APA citation generator automates this entire process for you.
Yes. Our tool can find many international patents. If the information is not found automatically, you can still use our manual entry form to input the details, including the specific country's patent office.
Absolutely. Koke AI also supports books, journals, websites, and more—perfect for full academic referencing.